Grilled Jalapeno Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Recipe

Its summer, that means pool time and of course grilling! The Grilled Jalapeno Bacon Wrapped Shrimp became our 2nd Bacon Week recipe because we really wanted to utilize the grill somehow. Burgers weren’t really an option as bacon seems to play second fiddle to the burger itself. We wanted to create a recipe where the bacon was as much the star as whatever we paired it with.

Grilled appetizers seemed like a good route to go because when you are by the pool, you don’t always want to stop to eat a full meal. We actually tested the Grilled Jalapeno Bacon Wrapped Shrimp at a pool party and no lie, they lasted about 20 minutes. If you use the jumbo shrimp, they can also be served as a meal. 3-4 of them with a side is more than enough for a meal.

You can’t lose if you serve these shrimp at party (unless your guests are kosher or have a shell fish allergy…)! They will be hit! Tomorrow we are posting a recipe for a salad that has kale AND bacon! Its like two of our most favorite ingredients (because who doesn’t love kale?!)! We still want to see all of your bacon pics! Be sure to tag with the special Bacon Week hashtag: #GWEBacon.

These Jalapeno Bacon Wrapped Shrimp have a bit of everything! A little sweet, a little salty, and even a little heat. They go quickly, so you may want to make a few batches!

Ingredients

16 Raw Jumbo Tiger Shrimp (13-15 count); peeled and deveined

16 slices bacon (We used Whole Foods Jalapeno Garlic Bacon)

1-2 jalapenos

2-4 tbsp Seasoning Blend*

*Seasoning Blend (this will make enough for multiple uses)

1/4 cup kosher salt

1/4 cup sugar

1 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper

1 tbsp paprika

1 tbsp plus 1 tsp ancho chile powder

1 tbsp granulated garlic

1 tbsp plus 1 tsp onion powder

1 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tbsp black pepper

1 1/4 tsp coriander

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Bake bacon on racks in a cookie sheet for 10-12 minutes (if using Whole Foods bacon or thick bacon increase time by 5-10 minutes, checking every 5 minutes) until bacon is partially cooked but still not entirely done.

Allow bacon to cool enough to touch.

Meanwhile, cut jalapenos into matchstick pieces the length of the shrimp (be sure to discard seeds and membranes).

Take shrimp and place jalapeno into the top ridge.

Wrap bacon around both the shrimp and jalapeno and skewer. (We did 4 to a skewer so they wouldn't touch)

Season skewers to taste with seasoning blend. You will have a fair amount left afterwards.

Grill over medium heating until shrimp and bacon are both cooked. If bacon starts to char before shrimp are done, move to indirect heat.

Serve.

Notes

If you don't want to make seasoning, you can use any grill seasoning that has a bit of sugar in it. This will allow caramelization of the bacon.